Country Music Hall of Fame: Songwriting Camp (Beginner)

About this camp

This week-long songwriting intensive at the Country Music Hall of Fame gives teens ages 12 to 18 a structured entry point into the craft of music creation, right in the heart of downtown Nashville. The beginner-level camp runs June 8–13, 2026 and covers the full range of songwriting fundamentals — creative writing, instrument instruction, and voice coaching — with mentors guiding participants throughout. What separates this from a typical summer camp is the setting and access. Campers tour Hatch Show Print, visit Historic RCA Studio B, and explore the Hall of Fame's own museum galleries, giving the week a depth of Nashville music context that's genuinely hard to find in a camp environment. Cost is $595, or $505 for museum members, and only one session runs in 2026. This is a solid fit for any teen who's been tinkering with songwriting and wants a focused week of real instruction in an unmatched Nashville setting.